Is your Phoenix neighborhood overrun with feral roosters? Don’t get angry... get cooking. Learn how to turn that tough, gamey rooster meat into sublime comfort food with this traditional French recipe, courtesy of epicurious.com.

HOME STYLES: The stretch of 16th Street south of Bethany Home Road, known as the Mayfair Manor neighborhood, was a seminal development by Ralph Haver in the 1950s. The primarily single-story homes possess a mostly Mid-Century Modern look, with slanted or gabled roofs and concrete masonry.

Whether you’re relocating or just recreating, the Valley’s diverse and distinctive neighborhoods offer a host of haunts to explore. From family friendly enclaves to hidden historic ’hoods, plus meccas for outdoorsy types, foodies an...